Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-24

hallway last night two lady's clOaks and an over.
coat.
INTERESTING EXERCISES AT RIrTENHOuSE ACAD-
EMY.-rhe Christmas exercises OF RittenhOuse
Academy took place yesterday noon at the academy
building on Indiana avenue. Determinations were
given by Messrs Lanier Mckee, Ralph Hamilton,
Alya Godding, Robert A. Juch, Arthur Peter. Dunn
been distinguished Tor its good speaking and these
gentlemen well sustained Its reputation. Scholar
snip prizes were won 6y Messrs Gray, Lanier Nc
scholarship standards OF this school well main
tanned AZ the close OF the exercises the pupils,
through Mr.. Lanier Mckee, presented the principal
Prof.; Y: Z. Wight, with gold-mounted, ebony.
handled umbrella
ACHARGE OF BURGLARY DIsxIssEp.-The case NJ
Henry jackson, colored charged with breaking intO
the snow window at the store VI Max kosenth Il on
TN street, which was continued In the Police
Court yesterday, was called up this morning, and
Mr.. kunsey, the Jeweler, testified that he sold the
watch In question to the defendant the latter hav-
Ing testified that he purchased 1t from Rumsey
MIS- Rosenthal testified that she purchased Tie
watch from an Old soldier about SIX months ago,
but she uld not know his name. The case was
dismissed and the watch was returned TO Jackson
SOUTH WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHools-A substan-
tlal Christmas onerfng TO the poor was made yes
terday by the scholars OF the South Washington
public schools one thousand six hundred and
nIty-two parcels OF clothing and food and S2S 10
In money were received. Two large wagon loads
Oh good and necessary articles were carried 10
Lieut. Vernon, who kindly consented TO superin-
nished the wagons. The money Is deposited with
coal dealer TO I'LL ordersfor coal ana wood.
The CoLORED HONE.-The officers of the home for
destitute colored women and children, on Sth
street, nave made preparations 10 have suitable
Christmas ceiebratlon for the inmates The aged
VIII be remembered BY gifts OF warm clothing, and
the little orphans will have q Christmas tree
loaded with toys and other presents All viii en-
JOY SUBSTANTIAL Christmas dinner on Monday.
PRESENTATION TO A pastoral large number of
the members and friends OIL the Union Methodist
Episcopal church called on their pastor, Rev. VIM.
II. Chapman, and his family, Thursday evening
and presented them with q number OF yaluabIe
gifts including suit OF clothes for Mr. Chapinan
and dress for his wife. The presentation ad
dress. In which the pastor was assured OF the
warm, loving esteem or the people and Of their
high appreciation OF his pulpit and pastoral
ILLUSTRATIONS, was made by Mr.. Samuel Dohnea
one VI the Oldest members OF the Union church to
which Mr.. Chapman feeiingly responded. The com.
pany were then entertained with lively perform.
Miss Annie 4. Chapman, and WITT several read
ings by Mr.. Alex. Ashley, one OF the leading
omclais OF the charge. After spending several
hours IN pleasant social Intercourse the company
retired with warm wishes for the happiness OF the
pastor and his family.
THE HARrwEIL UNIoN.-At the meeting OF Hart
Place. the three modes OF cures FOR disease was
discussed, namely, the use OF medical remedies
Iaitn cure BY prayers, and the mind cure or
Snr'stian science. Ms Bennett Of California;
Mcpherson spoke. Tins DISCUSSION win be con.
nuea on the evening OF January 8, at the residence
or Or. Winslow. Temperance legislation win
also be considered.
The New York grand jury was dismissed yester.
DAY afternoon without having found an 1ndict-
ment against Ives or Staynor.